Tie case



June 17, 1952 B. s. w. JONES TIE CASE Filed Nov. 4, 1949 3nvemor, P14700212;

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Patented June 17, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE TIE CASE Bryan S. W. Jones, El Monte, Calif.

Application November 4, 1949, Serial No. 125,440

2 Claims. 1

The present invention relates to cases generally, but more particularly to a type of case adapted to hold ties, such as the well-known four-in-hand ties.

An object of the invention is the provision of a case adapted to hold a series of ties in compressed condition and in such a manner that the ties do not pyramid, bulkiness is reduced, and many ties may be accommodated within a case of substantial thinness.

A further object is the provision of a case so formed as to receive four-in-hand ties and to hold said ties in position against shifting and in such a manner that ties are pressed.

A further object is a provision of a case for holding ties of any character which is inexpensive in cost of manufacture, sightly in appearance, and generally superior to devices for holding ties now known to the inventor.

Other objects of the invention will be given in more detail in the general description.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the improved tie case, and

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view on the line 2-4 of Figure 1.

Referring now to the drawing, the improved device of the invention is shown as an entirety in Figure l and the same includes a case I of elongated form, having cover or side portions 2 and 3, which fold together along line 4, and which portions 2 and 3 are adapted to be secured together by any suitable means, such as a zipper 5. The construction is such that both portions 2 and 3 are provided with marginal walls 6 and I, which carry along the upper edges thereof zipper teeth 8, which are laced together by an element 9 of the zipper. However, any other fastening means may be utilized.

Within the case are a plurality of leaves II), II, [2 and I3. Any number of leaves may be utilized, the leaves shown being for illustrative purposes only. Leaves Ill and I3 are in one sheet as likewise are leaves II and I2. The sheets are folded along their transverse centers and attached along the line 4 of the case by stitching or other means. Leaves III and I I are secured together on a bias or oblique line as shown at I4, and leaves I2 and I3 are secured together on a bias or obliquely at I5. The space included between leaves I I and I2 is unobstructed by any bias securing means.

If other leaves are to be added, there is a duplication of the four leaves In to I3 inclusive, which leaves would be secured along the transverse line of division as leaves II and I2. In other words, each addition requires four leaves. Hence, any desired number of leaves can be utilized, depending upon the number of ties to be carried within the case.

The operation, uses, and advantages of the invention are as follows:

If we assume the use of four leaves of the character shown, there is placed between said leaves. four-in-hand ties which have been folded, the tie shown at I6 is folded so as to lie between leaves I I and I2. The tie shown at I1, which has been folded, rests in a pocket between leaves I2 and I3, and tie I8 is positioned in a pocket between leaves I0 and II. The bias line of connection between leaves Ill and II, I2 and I3, will, when the leaves are brought together, cause the ties under gravity to have one edge thereof engage the bias line in each instance, while the tie at I6 will lie adjacent the longitudinal line of stitching which connects said leaves with the case. Thus the folded ends of the ties will be in staggered relationship, and this assures that the ties will not directly overlie at the thickest portion thereof. The general appearance of the folded ties will be as shown in Figure 2, in cross-section, hence bulkiness and undue thickness is prevented. A case having eight leaves and holding eight or nine ties could be less than one inch in thickness.

The space included between the inner surface of the case sides 2 and 3 and the leaves may be utilized for holding ties.

When the case of the type shown in Figure 1 is laced, suitable pressure exists between the covers, sufficient to press the ties positioned therein. This keeps the ties in good condition. The case of the type shown is ideal for the traveler as it holds many ties without bulkiness. The case, in addition to being adapted for ties, is also adapted for other wearing apparel, such as womens scarves, gloves and belts.

I claim:

1. A case for holding ties comprising at least two sheets, each of which has end and side edges, said sheets being longitudinally hinged together along their transverse centers to provide four leaves, two leaves in each instance being secured together on a bias to thereby provide an unbiased connection between two of said leaves, said bias in each instance extending from adjacent end edges of two leaves to the longitudinal hinged portion for said leaves.

2. In a case for ties, two substantially rectangular sheets, each having end and side edges and secured together longitudinally on a median line between the side edges of said sheets, forming two RENCES CITED leaves at each of sald medlan each of The following references are of record in the sald two leaves being secured together on a line fil f this patent;

extending from one end of said leaves on a bias 5 to said median line, and forming a pocket in UNITED STATES PATENTS each pair of said leaves open at the side edges of Number Name Date said leaves. 1,014,499 MacDonald Jan. 9, 1912 2,415,247 Joseph Feb. 4, 1947 BRYAN s 'W. JONES. 1 

